I don’t know much about this system, but I DO know how difficult it can be to get the last bit of pooled water out of a bilge. I’d be very interested in feedback on this product or its competitors. Please use the comments to share what you know with the rest of the class!
On with the press release:
Boaters would rather spend time enjoying the water than waste it cleaning out their bilge. Allowing moisture to collect down below can result in mildew infestations, unpleasant odors and costly damage. Arid Bilge Systems automatically removes water and keeps the area bone dry, leaving more moments for cruising. Ed Mahon of Sandy Hook Marine Services in New Jersey, recently installed Arid Bilge Systems’ Series 4 in his customer’s Sabre 32 Express, with tremendous results.
"These boats have fairly shallow bilges so water always pools," said Mahon. That can easily lead to problems down the road. "My customers trust me to take care of them and want to be able to just start their engine and go. This system better allows them to do that." Mahon installed the system, turned it on and returned the next day. "Literally, every drop of water was gone. I’m very impressed with the product and so is my client."
Creating a more pleasant onboard environment, Arid Bilge Systems’ Series 4 is a vacuum drying system that utilizes multiple pickups placed in the bilge compartments to remove moisture. It features single-point discharge and pumps a maximum of 10.2 gallons of water per hour.
"This was my first install, but the directions were clear and I received an accurate estimate of how long it would take from Arid Bilge Systems," continued Mahon. "I’ve worked with my customers for years and they trust me to take care of their boat like it was my own, which is why I recommend Arid Bilge Systems to them."
Eliminating wet vacs and bilge diapers, an Arid Bilge System measures 15" H x 6" W x 7.5" D and weighs only 16 lbs. Alkon push-lock fittings and Mazzer polyethylene tubing are used to attach the central unit to the remote pickups.
